New Council appointments
Thanet Council’s new Cabinet, Chairman and Committee Chairmen
for the forthcoming year has been formally announced.
Last night’s (Thursday 8 May) Annual Council meeting saw Cllr.
Sandy Ezekiel re-elected as the Leader of the Council for the sixth
year. Cllr. Roger Latchford was re-elected as the Deputy Leader for
the second year and will continue his work as the Cabinet portfolio
holder for Economy and Culture, which covers areas such as
planning, the Port of Ramsgate, Ramsgate Royal Harbour Marina,
tourism and culture and events.
The remainder of the Cabinet for the Council year 2008/09
is:
Cllr. Shirley Tomlinson
- Commercial and Environmental Services (including street
cleaning, waste and recycling, grounds maintenance, beaches,
environmental enforcement)
Cllr. Jo Gideon
- Safer Neighbourhoods, Health and Communities (community safety,
leisure services, sport)
Cllr. Zita Wiltshire
- Housing (including council housing, homelessness, Renewal Area
and private sector housing)
Cllr. Martin Wise
- Finance, Improvement and Customer Services
The Council’s Chairman will be Cllr. John Kirby, who begins his
second year in the role, with Cllr. Margaret Sheldrick remaining as
Vice-Chairman of the Council.
The Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the Council’s Committees and
Boards for 2008/09 were also appointed at the Annual Council
meeting.
| Planning Committe Chairman |
Cllr. Ken Gregory |
| Planning Committee Vice-Chairman |
Cllr. Simon Day |
| Scrutiny Chairman |
Cllr. Bob Bayford |
| Scrutiny Vice-Chairman |
Cllr. Mike Harrison |
| Licensing Board Chairman |
Cllr. Margaret Sheldrick |
| Licensing Board Vice-Chairman |
Cllr. Mick Tomlinson |
| Governance and Audit Committee Chairman |
Cllr. Jill Kirby |
| Governance and Audit Committee Vice-Chairman |
Cllr. William Peppiatt |
| Joint Transportation Board Chairman |
Cllr. Michael Roberts |
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